I am looking to have this 6139-6012 checked out. It is the black dial, gold sub dial model. I would like to know whether it can be restored, if restoration can be done reasonably, and if so, who might be willing to take it on. It is rather noisy when the rotor is winding. Sometimes it will start running for a bit, but then stop. Crown is stuck, top pusher sticks a bit. Crystal is scratched up, and looks like there is a bit of corrosion on the dial.
I am really interested in learning how to take on restorations myself, but I am still a long ways out from having those skills polished, or the time to focus on building them right now. I have a cheap, basic set of watch making tools, but nothing close to what would be necessary to perform an overhaul, ... tools or experience. I acquired this watch from a family member and is my first 6139, and thus I would rather find someone to do the work on this one.
I also have a 6309-7049 that is in great shape physically, but is running terribly (- 10 min/hr) and needs a full service and evaluation, and an SKX-007 that runs reasonably well (+ a couple minutes/day), but sounds rough when the rotor spins. I do have about 8 more vintage Seikos that are not really worth much, that I would probably start my watchmaking learning on (6309-7009, 7009-8029-P, V657-8110, 6923-5060,4T57-0080).
Would love any feedback on this 6139 mess, and/or the general topic of trusted watchmakers that have experience with vintage Seikos that could take this and my other needs on. Thanks!
I am really interested in learning how to take on restorations myself, but I am still a long ways out from having those skills polished, or the time to focus on building them right now. I have a cheap, basic set of watch making tools, but nothing close to what would be necessary to perform an overhaul, ... tools or experience. I acquired this watch from a family member and is my first 6139, and thus I would rather find someone to do the work on this one.
I also have a 6309-7049 that is in great shape physically, but is running terribly (- 10 min/hr) and needs a full service and evaluation, and an SKX-007 that runs reasonably well (+ a couple minutes/day), but sounds rough when the rotor spins. I do have about 8 more vintage Seikos that are not really worth much, that I would probably start my watchmaking learning on (6309-7009, 7009-8029-P, V657-8110, 6923-5060,4T57-0080).
Would love any feedback on this 6139 mess, and/or the general topic of trusted watchmakers that have experience with vintage Seikos that could take this and my other needs on. Thanks!